No doubt that you have planned ahead for the holidays, but now that they’re in full swing it’s time to take a moment to review that all your final touches are in order.
Have you been in the giving spirit?
You’ve done all your holiday decorating, but did you update your affiliates on what banners are available? Did you make it easy for them to promote your brand? Make sure you have replacement promotions available so they’re no caught with their holiday lights up year round!
Did you send your holiday cards?
The holidays are the perfect time to reach out to your affiliates and the clients they’ve referred. Take advantage to communicate holiday promotions and to build rapport. Send holiday greetings by mail and reach out via email regarding promotions. Be sincere and show your gratitude this year.
Final Shipping dates
On the subject of holiday cards – make sure you’re up to date on these crucial final shipping dates:
Canada Post Holiday Cards:
Local Delivery – December 19
Within Province -December 18
Outside Province – December 17
Canada Post Holiday Packages
Priority™ (Rush) – December 23
Xpresspost™ (Fast) – December 22
Regular Parcel™ (Most Economical) – December 11
Canada Post Destination USA
Letter-post – December 12
Priority™ Worldwide (Rush)- December 22
Xpresspost™ (Fast)- December 16
Expedited Parcel™ – USA (Most Economical)- December 8
UPS
Standard Ground Shipping – December 17
3 Day Shipping – December 19
Two-Day Shipping – December 22
One Day Shipping (by 2pm) -December 23
Is your out of office on?
Be sure that you take some time off to enjoy the holidays too! Before you do so, take a quick moment to turn on your out of offices automatic reply and update your voice mail message to reflect this. Feel free to comment with some good ones!
Happy Holidays!